It was a cold and dark Thursday evening when cars started to park around Nina’s house. It was time for the second Parker Toastmasters Holiday Party. Among the club members who attended were Eric Dunham with his wife Joanne, Bruce Ekins with his wife Kathleen, Stacy Hayden and her husband Steve, Jodi Michael Horner and her husband Todd. We have also welcomed Nikita Kazakov, Michelle DeVore, Martin Cobb, Kellan Stephens with Jessica. Our host, Nina Minary, did an amazing job decorating her house according to the season: merry and joyful colors and garlands, little and big Santas, and the music!
We enjoyed great company and scrumptious food, wine tasted a little different than usually because it was share with good friends. We have collected multiple non-perishable items which will be donated to the SECOR, a food bank at the SE Christian Church as a token of gratitude for allowing us to meet on their premises.
As we come close to the end of 2011, I would like to thank you all for doing a great job in making Parker Toastmasters the best Club in the area. I look forward to seeing you all in 2012 and hope we continue to grow and learn in the public speaking and leadership areas, building long-lasting friendships and a stronger community at the same time.
Here is to a Healthy and Prosperous 2012! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Truly yours,
Joanna Knott